STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- John Gulino has unanimously been re-elected to a new, two-year term as chairman of the Staten Island Democratic Party.

"I will never take their faith in my leadership for granted," Gulino told about 350 party county committee members in the Crystal Room, South Beach. "We're going to keep working hard and lead the party to new heights."

Gulino entered the room to a standing ovation and was quickly elected to his third term as chairman.

Gulino took over the party after the sudden death of Democratic chairman and North Shore Assemblyman John Lavelle in 2007.

In nominating Gulino for a new term, state Sen. Diane Savino (D-North Shore/Brooklyn) said that Gulino had brought unity and "a sense of purpose" to the party ranks.

She added that Gulino had also raised "a tremendous amount of money" for the party, which allowed the Dems to move into a new office in New Dorp.

Also nominating Gulino was City Councilwoman Debi Rose (D-North Shore).

Gulino also issued a "call-to-arms" for the county committee to rally around district attorney candidate Michael Ryan.

Ryan is looking to unseat two-term incumbent GOP D.A. Daniel Donovan.

Gulino also praised the younger members of the party, pledging to do all he can to help forge them into the future leaders of the party here.

"We're developing one of the best benches of community leaders I've seen in a long time," Gulino said. "The future is bright for the Democratic Party on Staten Island."